Charity Marathon

  A Charity 5k running event is a great place for beginners to start when entering the world of charity runs. 5k charity runs are generally the shortest distance of all charity running events which is why they are very popular with beginner charity runners.   Some charity runners may find signing up for their first 5k charity run a little nerve racking and that is to be expected. At Run for charity, we can help you take the stress out of charity running by connecting you with our fantastic charities who will help you along he way.   We want all our charity runners to be fully prepped and to actually have fun when running the 5k event. If you are prepared, then it alleviates much of the stress behind completing that 5k run distance. Preparation for your 5k charity run means not only following a 5k training run plan, but learning how to train smart, exactly what and how much to drink and eat on 5k race day, as well as understanding what race day holds in store for ...

  1.             Running for charity gives you a goal. When you decide to run for charity in a charity running event you will have a much better chance of actually crossing the finishing line. Charity runners have a secret weapon, this weapon is the pride and motivation that comes from supporting their chosen charity and ensuring they make their fundraising donors proud!   2.             Charity running provides motivation to train. Oh the training, it can be a slog to say the least. You have a few months to train for your charity running event, and winter has hit, temperatures have fallen and it is soggy out there! Do charity runners give up? Nope, they get out there and train, train, train! Charity runners are extra motivated to make it to the charity running event in peak fitness and this entails training. Training sessions are made easier, even in winter months when...

If you are training for a half marathon for charity or a marathon for charity, a 5k for charity or a 10k for charity, you might have even chosen one of the fantastic charity runs London has to offer – or have decided to travel further afield. Congratulations – you are awesome and please remember nutrition is one of the most important areas that you need to pay attention to.  Run for charity offers the below advice to fuel your runs and make sure you are for action at your charity running event.  RUN FOR CHARITY TOP 5 NUTRITIONAL TIPS 1. Carbs, protein and fat Carbs are your body’s primary source of energy, this is what you will rely on when running - but do not go overboard and eat too many. Indeed, 60% of our diet should come from carbohydrates, which when in training, translates to about 5-7 grams of carbs per kg of body weight.  Don’t forget we also need protein in our diet, this is so imporatntto   to rebuild our muscles after a tough charity runni...

You have taken that first step to sign up for a charity run. You have a load of great fundraising ideas and have already started fundraising! Now it’s time to don a charity running vest and start training for your charity run.   Training for your charity run is imperative, no matter if you have signed up for a 10k for charity , a half marathon for charity And especially if you have committed to a marathon for charity. Running outside is empowering, enriching and revitalizing – but if you’re just starting out as a charity runner - it can sometimes feel daunting. Here’s how to embrace your inner strength and get out there so you are prepared for your upcoming charity run. If you’re new to charity running – or would like to sign up for a marathon forcharity – it can be normal to experience a certain amount of anxiety about running outside for the first time. When training for your charity run, running along the open roads can feel intimidating if you’re not u...